Manual

Part No. SW0454 Rev. C 10/10
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Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Mackie for your Digital
Audio Workstation (DAW) control solution.
MCU
Pro and MCU XT Pro provide the familiar feel of
analog-style mixing to the DAW environment. But
they also deliver the most complete
feature set and
software compatibility of any control surface
available today, including USB connectivity.
The labels for the buttons and controls are
specific to Apple Logic Pro. Custom lexan overlays
are available for other supported DAWs. Some of
these are included with the MCU Pro and others
may be ordered from our parts department.
These overlays fit over the right-hand side of
the control
surface and correctly label the buttons
for the functionality supported by the DAW being
utilized. Visit www.mackie.com/products/mcupro/
mcupro_software to see a list of all currently
supported DAWs, and to order an overlay for your
particular DAW application.
The MCU Pro includes a license for Tracktion,
our easy-to-use Music Production Software for PC
or Mac. It is the perfect companion software for
the MCU Pro. Follow the instructions on the
included license card to download and authorize
Tracktion.
Overlays Included Overlays Available
Steinberg
Cubase / Nuendo
Adobe Audition
MOTU Digital
Performer
Ableton Live
Avid Pro Tools Propellerhead Reason
Cakewalk Sonar RML Labs SAW Studio
Mackie Tracktion SSL Soundscape
Sony Vegas
Software User’s Guide
Visit www.mackie.com/products/mcupro/
to obtain the latest manuals and
information for
all the currently supported DAW applications.
Duration, per
day in hours
Sound Level dBA,
Slow Response
Typical Example
8 90 Duo in small club
6 92
4 95 Subway Train
3 97
2 100 Veryloudclassicalmusic
1.5 102
1 105 B-en and M-att screaming at T-roy about deadlines
0.5 110
0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert
ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits
radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le
réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere
des communications du Canada.
20. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent
hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to
noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some
hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of
time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level
exposures shown in the following chart.
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these
permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure
against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure
levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment
capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing
protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or
protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when
operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing
loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
INTRODUCTION 3
SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE 3
CHANGING MODES 4
INSTALLATION 4
VESA / OMNIMOUNT MOUNTING 5
HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 6
FRONT PANEL 7
CHANNEL STRIP 7
MASTER SECTION 8
REAR PANEL 9
APPENDIX A: KEY COMMANDS 10
APPENDIX B: FADER ALIGNMENT 11
APPENDIX C: SOFTWARE SUPPORT 12
APPENDIX C: SERVICE INFORMATION 13
APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 14
DIMENSIONS 15
LIMITED WARRANTY 16